Mt. Carmel High School

FBLA has been busy this fall with hosting the MCHS Blood Drive in September and our TP cleanup fundraiser in October.

Seniors: The Class of 1969 Scholarship application is now available in the guidance office. The deadline is March 20, 2025.

SEMO’s President's Scholarship is now open for applications! This prestigious award offers $10,000 in the first year with up to $43,000 over four years. Additionally, all finalists will receive a $1,500 study-abroad stipend, making it a fantastic opportunity for standout students. Only five are chosen yearly, making this SEMO’s highest academic honor. More Information/Link to Apply https://app.semoadmissions.org/... Eligibility Requirements: / Test optional with a 3.9 cumulative high school GPA OR 3.75 cumulative high school GPA with 31 ACT or 1390 SAT How Students Can Apply: / Apply for admission to SEMO. / Submit the President's Scholarship Application by December 1. app.semoadmissions.org Apply

The Mt. Carmel cross country meet scheduled for tomorrow at Lawrenceville has been cancelled due to the weather. 

The Mt. Carmel football game scheduled for tonight against Paris, has been POSTPONED. The game will be played tomorrow at 1:00pm at Paris High School.

Allie Silvernale, from Silvernale Photography, visited Mrs. Witsman's Photoshop class today to share tips for taking and editing photos professionally. Thanks for coming in!

ATTENTION: Check those backpacks! JH and HS Students will receive their School picture packages today.

Congratulations to our Boys and Girls Golf Teams! They both won the Little Illini Conference Golf Championship!

Seniors: If you are interested in The University of Illinois Springfield: Application fees are waived until Dec. 1, 2024 Students who qualify for the IL MAP grant and enroll as first-time, first-year students and maintain full-time status in an on-campus program, can receive free tuition and fees for four years. ACT/SAT scores are no longer required for admission and automatic scholarship consideration. admissions@uis.edu

Students who took the Illinois Science Assessment last spring in Grades 5, 8, and 11 will be sent home with their test scores today. Parents below is a letter and instructions on how to get your student's test scores digitally .

The MCHS Girls Tennis match scheduled for today at home against Herrin has been postponed due to weather. We are looking at possible dates to reschedule this match.

ATTENTION: Students on Buses #3, #18, #12, #21, and #2 will be running late when returning home from school tomorrow, Wednesday, September 18, 2024.

Calling all future teachers!! Illinois's Golden Apple Scholars Program is now accepting applications for the Class of 2025. What Golden Apple Scholars Receive: Up to $23,000 in financial assistance for college, inclusive of paid professional development Extensive classroom teaching experience Instruction from award-winning educators and expert partners Academic and social-emotional support Job placement assistance Mentoring in first years of teaching Eligibility Criteria: Students attending Illinois schools who are high school seniors, college freshmen/sophomores, and community college students Illinois residents, U.S. citizens, eligible non-citizens, or Illinois Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students https://www.goldenapple.org/scholars-illinois

Due to low numbers in the Robinson football program, the JV football game scheduled for Monday, September 16th at home against Robinson has been cancelled.

High School Juniors: The NMSQT test will take place on Wednesday October 23rd during the school day. More details will be available in the coming weeks.

Update: 2nd Street is open to access MCHS and MCJHS for after school pickup. Have a great weekend!

Notice!! Effective Immediately, 2nd Street at Cherry Street intersection coming to MCHS and MCJHS is closed. Please access the building by coming from 3rd Street to Plum Street. The main entrance to MCHS is accessible by rerouting to Plum Street to access Pear Street.

The MCHS Soccer match scheduled for Saturday, September 14th at Harrisburg has been POSTPONED. This match will be rescheduled for Wednesday, October 2nd in Harrisburg at 6:00pm.

On Friday, September 20, 2024, all WCUSD #348 students will have a 2-hour early release time. The Homecoming parade will begin at 3:30 p.m.

Join in on the fun for Homecoming Week!